Tohoku University is a public research university based in Sendai, Japan, founded in 1907. It is known for strengths in chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science, spanning fundamental and applied work in catalysis, polymer chemistry, inorganic and organic synthesis, electrochemistry, nanomaterials, and process systems engineering. The university hosts major research organizations such as the Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR) and the Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials (IMRAM).
Tohoku University collaborates widely with industry and national laboratories, contributing to advances relevant to the chemical and materials industries, including energy storage and battery materials, catalytic processes, semiconductor and magnetic materials, corrosion science, environmental technologies, and sustainable manufacturing. It provides extensive analytical and characterization facilities and supports technology transfer and startup activity. Alumni and researchers from Tohoku University play active roles across Japan’s chemical and materials sectors.
